After our very recent review of the Hyundai Kona N Line, Hyundai New Zealand today announced the impending arrival of the high-performance 2022 Kona N and has released the model’s specifications and pricing.
“The Kona N not only provides an excellent halo model to the every increasing Kona range but adds to our N range. N models are popular amongst performance car enthusiasts. With the introduction of the Kona N, we anticipate it will attract more new customers to either the Kona range or the N brand,” says Andy Sinclair, Hyundai New Zealand General Manager.
Aggressive exterior styling backed by a bold range of colours, and what Hyundai calls a functional yet sporty interior and most importantly, a powerful 2.0 T-GDI engine. Inside there are N-specific details such as the steering wheel, performance-blue colour accents, shift knob, sports seats, and metal pedals set the tone.
The new 10-inch infotainment and digital cluster system with digitalised elements including the new ‘N mode design’ delivers information such as lap time and N track map, while the N buttons can be customised to toggle frequently used drive modes.
With an exclusive racing heads-up-display (HUD) that features four driver-optimised information, drivers can focus solely on the road. Smart Cruise Control (SCC) is applied to the N model for the first time.
The Kona N is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged GDI engine with an 8-speed wet DCT. The N DCT offers three modes: N Power Shift (NPS), N Grin Shift (NGS) and N Track Sense Shift (NTS).
The powertrain delivers maximum power of 206kW, which potentially reaches up to 213kW with the N Grin Shift, and maximum torque of 392 Nm. To get the power down to the road, the Kona N has n E-LSD (Electronically-controlled Limited Slip Differential).
The model will go on sale locally this month, priced from RRP $69,990 incl GST.
2022 KONA N – KEY SPECIFICATIONS
| Kona N | 2.0 Turbo DCT | |
| Key specifications: | ||
| N-exclusive performance features: | SmartSense advanced safety: | LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) |
| – 2.0 Turbo engine | – Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance | LED headlights and front indicators |
| – Active variable exhaust | Assist | LED side repeaters in mirrors |
| – Electronic Controlled Suspension | – Driver Attention Warning | LED tail lights |
| – Electro-mechanical LSD | – Forward Collision-Avoidance | 10.25” satellite navigation system |
| – N Drive Mode System | Assist | DAB+ digital radio |
| – N Performance Driving Data Sys. | – High Beam Assist | Apple CarPlay/Android Auto |
| – Performance brake package | – Lane Following Assist | Harman Kardon 8-speaker premium |
| – Rev matching function | – Lane Keeping Assist | audio |
| N-exclusive exterior styling: | – Rear Cross-Traffic | Wireless charging pad (Qi) |
| – 19” forged alloy wheels | – Collision-Avoidance Assist | Climate control – single-zone |
| – Pirelli P Zero HN tyres | – Safe Exit Warning | Power folding exterior mirrors |
| – Full body kit | – Smart Cruise Control | Rain sensing wipers |
| – Rear spoiler | Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | Auto light control |
| N-exclusive interior styling: | Parking Distance Warning – Front and Reverse | Rear privacy glass |
| – Alloy sports pedals | Rear View Monitor | Acoustic laminated windshield |
| – Sports front bucket seats | 10.25” Supervision cluster | Temporary space saver spare wheel |
| – Leather-appointed steering wheel | Smart key with push-button start | Heated steering wheel |
| Electro-chromatic Mirror | Suede/leather-appointed interior | Heated and ventilated front seats |
| Head-Up Display | Power driver and front passenger seats | Ambient lighting |
Future N models
By the end of 2021, the Hyundai N range expands to three models in New Zealand with i30 N, Kona N and i20 N. Pricing and specifications for the i20 N will be released closer to local launch.
